Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%. Click to enlarge.

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North America Ford America 2012 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The new Ford in-house Li-ion hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) pack delivers peak charge and discharge power of 35 kW, compared to 25 kW and 27 kW, respectively, in the older Fusion hybrid NiMH pack, said Chuck Gray, Chief Engineer - Ford Electrification Engineering, at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Atkinson from the earlier 2.5L

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Li-ion Nickel Metal Hydride Ni-Li Plug-in 225

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Smaller engines with turbochargers have spread throughout new vehicles as a way to meet the increasingly stringent fuel-efficiency rules that started in 2012. But no maker has been as forward about marketing that technology as Ford, which now offers a range of downsized and boosted engines under the EcoBoost brand.

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Escape Ford 2017 Downsizing 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro hybrid has an EPA estimated fuel economy of between 49 and 53 miles per gallon, depending if equipped with 16-inch or 18-inch wheels, delivering a driving range of up to 588 miles. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter Ready to roll.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Every once in a while, other media outlets will ask for advice from Green Car Reports on various fuel economy or car technology questions. We recently received one concerning a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, which the owner had left unused for several months.

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Hybrid Escape Fuel Economy 2008 60

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to deliver significantly improved performance and fuel economy. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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Global Ford Engine Diesel 230

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2011

liter I-4 engine for the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape; the 5.0-liter This is in addition to the traditional plastics advantages of weight reduction of as much as 40% and enhanced fuel economy and engine performance compared with cast aluminum air intake manifolds. The polyamide resin manifolds appear in the 2.5-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. While fuel economy may be less if your driving keeps you on city streets with frequent starts and stops, it is good to know when on the open road and at a consistent speed, mid-to-high-thirties are possible.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

In addition, Ford announced that its global utility lineup will be the company’s first hybrids powered by EcoBoost rather than naturally aspirated engines, furthering improving performance and fuel economy. This year, Ford begins testing its new generation of EV technology. Electrification testing. million nights.

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F-150 Mexico 2020 Ford 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

Expected fuel economy for the C-MAX Energi is the equivalent of 95 miles per gallon (MPGe) combined city/highway—the same as for the Prius PHV. In addition, the C-MAX Energi features technologies such as hands-free liftgate and active park assist for easier parallel parking.

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Tax Credit Plug-in Tax Ford 268

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2016

As a leader in the sustainability space, we are developing new technologies to efficiently employ discarded materials and fibers, while potentially reducing the use of petrochemicals and light-weighting our vehicles for desired fuel economy. There are about 400 pounds of plastic on a typical car. Anzaldo-Hernández, Roger M.

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Ford Parts F-150 Escape 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

While the XM1124 Humvee is already significantly more efficient than the conventional M1113 Humvee, boasting a higher top speed, faster acceleration, longer range and improved fuel economy, expectations are that the new, upgraded battery packs will increase the peak power capability of the current demonstration vehicles.

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Hybrid Batteries Battery Lithium Titanate 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2011

So far this year, that number has increased to 46%, making fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines the top choice in the Chevrolet lineup, according to GM. Chevrolet’s investment in advanced engine technology is reflected in the increased popularity of our four-cylinder models. —Rick Scheidt, US vice president, Chevrolet.

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2007 Chevrolet Engine Sale 199

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

The bio-based polyurethane foam will be one of the new features in the new Ford Explorer—which will also deliver fuel economy at least 25% better than the current model—which goes in to production later this year. The 2011 Ford Explorer will feature soy foam in seat cushions and seatbacks. Earlier post.)

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2010 Ford Mercury F-150 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. The pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 mph (76 km/h).

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. New shift-by-wire technology uses electric signals to transmit shift operations and offers light, fingertip operation from the dash-mounted shifter. Final EPA figures pending.)

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The Bronco Sport shares mechanical parts with the Ford Escape, but the differences between the two are obvious pretty quickly.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

The Obama Administration is awarding $8 billion in three conditional loan commitments for the development of innovative, advanced vehicle technologies: $5.9 These are the first conditional loan commitments reached as part of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program.

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Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 170

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

With factors like dependable fuel efficiency and contemporary technological improvements, there are certain automobile attributes that college students absolutely cannot do without. With the typically restricted funds, having a car that consumes fuel in small amounts can substantially decrease monthly expenses.

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Cars Connect Connected Prius 66

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

the Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape. Among the top-level conclusions of the survey: Clean diesel technology, in its first year of wide availability in the US, poses the first significant challenge to hybrid dominance.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

It has improved fuel economy and increased capability for customers, thanks in part to a 700-pound weight reduction that helped make the F-150 the company’s most positive contributor to CAFE standards for model year 2018. Rethinking product development processes and incorporating new technology.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

million) in the latest round of IDP10 funding from the UK’s Technology Strategy Board to support the development of a heat-recovery system for urban commercial vehicles. Using the Dearman Engine allows efficient use of the waste heat, leading not only to greater economy, but also offering the potential for improved air quality.

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Waste Engine Land Rover Transportation 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The new technology, which builds on Ford technologies such as SYNC, SmartGauge with EcoGuide and Ford Work Solutions—allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharge the vehicle, for how long and at what utility rate. Ford’s other utility partners’ vehicles will also be equipped with the communications technology.

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Grid Plug-in Plug Ford 284

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. kilowatt-hours/kWh). Premium Interior.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

The alternative-fuel vehicles, which will be used by employees in a variety of diverse work functions across AT&T’s operations, are expected to offer up to a 39% improvement in fuel economy and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 29%. A Green Technology insignia will make the vehicles easy to identify on the road.

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Alternative Fuels Fleet Fuel Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Together, these technologies minimize situations when fuel enrichment is necessary to protect the catalytic converter from overheating damage, thereby improving fuel economy and lowering emissions. Engine NVH. Air Conditioning Performance.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

Exceptions include GM’s Buick Verano, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Malibu, and Chevrolet Sonic; and Ford’s Focus, Escape, and C-MAX. increasingly rely on them to develop new technologies and as suppliers compete with each. Achieving the required improvements in fuel economy and tailpipe emissions will necessitate.

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2012 Detroit Chrysler Sale 186

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

The beauty of the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is, when stopped on a trail due to deep ruts, the instant torque at any speed delivers a smooth escape. This video explains the EyeSight driver assist technology. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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All-Electric Clean Cleaning Miles 56

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

And the vehicle’s torque output of 232 lb-ft with its gas engine and two electric motors working bests the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid, its two closest competitors. Fuel Economy is excellent. The EPA estimates the 2021 CR-V will provide you with 40mpg city, 35mpg highway and 38 combined.

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Honda Hybrid Global Maintenance 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

As the Obama Administration considers stricter fuel economy regulations, automakers are expected to lower the overall weight of vehicles by approximately 400 pounds (181 kg) per vehicle, and as aluminum use increases, the mix percent is expected to double.

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2012 Downsizing Auto Industrial 186

Plug In Partners

MAY 16, 2006

Environmentalists argue that plug-in hybrid technology is the most immediate option to improve fuel economy and cut greenhouse gas emissions." The group plans to rapidly build a small prototype/demonstration fleet of plug-in hybrids using Ford's Escape Hybrid as a platform.

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Ford Escape Plug-in Plug 100

Green Cars News

JUNE 23, 2009

The first conditional loan commitments reached as part of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing programme has been awarded by the Obama administration. Ford has committed to raising the fuel efficiency of more than 12 models including the likes of the Ford Focus and Ford Escape.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. They will use technology similar to GM's. Plus, in 2010, Nissan plans to start selling electric cars worldwide.

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